NHTSA Recall 12V479000
Filed by International Motors, LLC. Component: Parking Brake. Reported 2012-10-02. An estimated 381 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 IC 3200IM commercial buses, manufactured from April 11, 2006, through December 11, 2009. If the parking brake system experiences a loss of air pressure, the parking brake may inadvertantly apply itself, either partially or fully.
Risk
Inadvertent partial or total parking brake application may result in a driveline fire.
What the manufacturer will do
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will install a parking brake system pressure-loss warning system, free of change. The safety recall began on November 30, 2012. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590.
Manufacturer campaign number: 12526
Notes
Navistar's recall campaign number is 12526.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.